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Elara Caring

PRN Physical Therapist

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A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.

$89,268 / year median in Indiana

+16% projected growth

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•Job Requirements•At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! As a Physical Therapist, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways: + Promotes Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care + Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. + Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. + Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. + Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals. + Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. + Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community + Physically demanding, high stress environment + Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients + Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable •Work Experience•What is Required? + Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program + Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work + Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility + Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. + Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. + Must be able and willing to travel 50% + Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment  You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.